Evidence-based Solutions for a Sustainable Future

UNU@50: EXPLORE UNU'S HISTORY, IMPACT AND FUTURE
United Nations University 50th Anniversary

Upcoming Events

Seminar

Water as Enabler for Climate Action and the Future Society of Our Lives

On 16 May 2025, UNU, SIWI and the Embassy of Sweden in Japan will co-host a seminar on the importance of water management in tackling climate change.

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Symposium

New Frontiers in Global Security: Emerging Technologies and Outer Space

On 19 May 2025, UNU will co-host a symposium exploring global security in an era of rapid technological advancements, focusing on AI and outer space.

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News

News

Frequent Large-scale Wildfires are Turning Forests from Carbon Sinks into Super‑Emitters

Planting trees and conventional carbon offset projects may only exacerbate wildfire hazards, warn UN scientists

06 May 2025

News

Six Distinguished Leaders Appointed to the United Nations University Council

The newly appointed UNU Council members will serve six-year terms from 4 May 2025.

05 May 2025

News

Enhance Agricultural Water Management in the African Union

Expanding irrigation can improve economic resilience and productivity in Africa, says the new UNU policy brief

03 Apr 2025

Press Release

Global Youth MIDORI platform 2025 — Call for Applicants for International Training Programme

Applications open for a youth capacity development programme to be held online in August 2025. 

30 Apr 2025

Annual Report 2024 CTA Visual

UNU Annual Report 2024

Explore UNU’s work in 2024 and learn how our ideas generate solutions to improve the lives of people everywhere. 
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